Touchtronic Washers – Table of Contents WARNING and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MODIFICATION HISTORY TECHNICAL DATA LAYOUT OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 010 CASING, FRONT PANEL and LID Technical Data Function Fault Repair Service Lid Removal Plinth Removal Front Panel Removal Side Panel Removal 020 DOOR AND DOOR LOCK Technical Data Function...
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030 SUDS CONTAINER, DRUM, BEARING and HEATER ELEMENT (continued) Imbalance Sensor Fault Repair Service Temperature Sensor Removal Heater Element Replacement Door Seal Removal Imbalance Sensor Removal 040 WATER INTAKE Technical Data Function Water Path Control System Fault Repair Spin Before First Water Intake Not Possible Service Detergent Dispenser Removal Water Path Control System Removal...
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070 FASCIA PANEL and CONTROLS Technical Data Function Fault Dialogue Fault Repair Fault Indication Quick Reference Check Inlet and Drain LED’s Flash Together Digital Display Shows - - - Fault Code F1 NTC Sensor Short Circuited Fault Code F2 NTC Sensor Open Circuited Fault Code F10 Water Intake Fault code F11 Water Drainage Fault Code F15 Hot Water Intake...
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Touchtronic Clothes Washers - List of Figures Layout of Electrical Components 010-1 Layout of Components 030-1 Imbalance Sensor 030-2 Heater Element Replacement 040-1 Water Path Control System (Close-Up) 040-2 Water Path Control System 050-1 Drain Pump Removal 060-1 Pulse Width Modulation Motor Speed Control 060-2 Main Motor Assembly 060-3...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Warning and Safety Instructions General Information Service of this appliance should only be performed by qualified personnel; in accordance with local and national codes. Power should be disconnected from the appliance during service procedures.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Modification History 04/2004 Miele USA Preliminary Information...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Frontloader Version Spaceframe construction Fascia panel version Light-touch buttons Casing Door lock Electromagnetic release Drum Honeycomb drum Drum diameter 480 mm (18.9 in.) 5 Kg (11.02 lbs) – W1113 and W1119 Maximum load, dry 6 Kg (13.23 lbs)–...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Control panel/display Control panel/display module with module light-touch buttons Control technology Novotronic IV Midi. Software update Control/Power module feature via serial optical PC interface Process technology / Hydromatic IV D, program update...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Lid - Removal 1. Remove the screw caps from the lid side edges. 2. Loosen the lid screws about 4 to 5 turns – max. Do not completely remove the screws.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Side Panel - Removal 1. Remove the Lid (010 4.1). 2. Remove the Front Panel (010 4.3). 3. Remove the three screws from the rear edges of each panel, Figure 010-1.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Function Electro-Mechanical Door Lock The door lock cannot be opened if any of the following exist: Drum speed is above 7 rpm (measured by the Tachogenerator) Water is present (measured by the Level Switch / Electronic) The drum temperature is above 131°F (55°C) (as measured by...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Function Overheating Protection In the event the Heater Element remained powered (i.e. Heating Relay contacts stuck closed), the Heater element is equipped with an overheating protection device. Should the overheat device trip, the Heater Element (as an assembly) must be replaced.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Foam Sensing Operation 2.3.1 Excess foam detected when heating during the main wash During heating, the Level Switch monitors for an increase in pressure. Should this occur, the heating is switched off – regardless of the temperature reached.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information The Imbalance Sensor uses a rubber membrane that contains a metal weight. Erratic movements of the suds container cause the imbalance weight to move and change the pressure signals being produced by the sensor.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Heater Element - Replacement Danger The appliance must be unplugged from the wall outlet or the circuit breaker must be shut off before during replacement of any Heater circuit component(s). 240VAC is still present within this circuit, even with the appliance switched to the Off position.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Figure 030-2: Heater Element Replacement Door Seal - Removal 1. Remove the Front Panel (010 4.3) 2. Unscrew the Seal Clamp Ring from the suds container. 3. Remove the water inlet hose.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Function Water Path Control System The Water Path Control System uses a single Cold Water Valve that opens during all needs for cold-water. The incoming cold water supply is routed to the Dispenser Assembly where a distributor tube (driven by a geared synchronous motor) sends the water to the appropriate dispenser.
Usually the first water intake occurs only after the entire appliance has been installed including the removal of the transport struts. Refer to the Miele Installation Manual for further details on installation procedures. Service Detergent Dispenser - Removal 1.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Water Path Control System - Removal 1. Refer to Figure 040-2. 2. Disconnect the Electrical Connections. 3. Remove the screws from the Dispenser Assembly top cover. 4. Remove the retaining clips (1), from the top of the Dispenser Assembly.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Drain Pump - Removal 1. Place a suitable pan under the area of the filter to catch water. 2. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise, allow water to drain from the appliance.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Non-return Valve - Removal 1. Remove the Left Side Panel (010 4.4) 2. Remove the Drain Hose from the Non-Return Valve. 3. Remove the retaining screw from the Rear Panel.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Main Motor: DC variable speed (see 2.1 for details on control) Function Motor Control Operating voltage Motor voltage 1 period, frequency approx. 20 kHz Power on Power off...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Repair Service Main Motor - Removal 1. Remove the Front Panel (010 4.3). 2. Refer to Figure 060-2. 3. Disconnect the electrical connections (4). 4. Release the wiring harness retainer from the motor cover.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Motor Brush - Replacement 1. Remove the Motor Module (060 4.2) 2. Refer to Figure 060-3. 3. Press the retainers (1), together and remove the brush holder cover. 4. Disconnect the wires (2), and exchange the brushes.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fascia Panel and Controls...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Function Fault Display The Electronics continuously monitor the status of a program. In the event of a fault; the electronic stores the information in the form of a code. Refer to 4.3 Service Mode for details on retrieving and clearing the fault codes.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Condition Noted By User Fault Cause Code Digital Display F 15 Insufficient hot water intake Excess detergent LED Excess foam F 16 lights up F 20 Heating – – –...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Check Inlet And Check Drain LEDs Flash Together Symptom In normal operation mode on models with a digital display 3 dashes are displayed. The water intake valves are closed and the program is interrupted.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Code F1, NTC Sensor Short-Circuited Symptom Should the NTC Sensor Circuit contain a short circuit, the heating is switched off after about 10 seconds, however the program continues. If the fault occurs with hot water operation, the machine changes over to cold water operation.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Code F10, Water Intake Symptom The Check inlet LED flashes. The Inlet Valve is closed and the program automatically ends. The Drain Pump is activated for 120 seconds. Cause The water supply is shut off.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Code F11, Water Drainage Symptom During operation the Drain LED flashes. The program automatically ends and the Drain Pump is activated for 120 seconds. Cause Insufficient drainage. When the Drain Pump is activated, a check is made as to whether the water level drops to 30 mm wc after 150 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Code F15, Hot Water Intake Symptom During operation, this fault is not indicated via any LEDs on the Control Panel. The program continues, however it will only use the cold water supply.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Fault Code F16, Excess Foam Symptom During operation the Oversudsing LED lights up. The Water Intake Solenoid Valve is switched off for certain periods of time. The heating is switched off and the thermostop is skipped. The spin speed is reduced (or stopped).
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information 3.11 Fault Code F41 – Electronic Fault Symptom During operation, units with a digital display show 3 dashes. The Water Intake Valve(s) closes and the program automatically ends The Drain Pump is activated for 120 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information 3.14 Fault Code F51, Pressure Sensor Symptom During operation, units with a digital display show 3 dashes. The Water Intake Valve(s) close and the program automatically ends. The Drain Pump is activated for 120 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information 3.16 Fault Code F63, Water Path Control Unit Symptom The Water Intake LED flashes. On units with a display, 3 dashes are displayed. The water intake valves are closed and the program is interrupted.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information 3.18 Locked LED On Steady Cause The electronic program lock (child-safety feature) is active. Remedy Deactivate the electronic program lock (child-safety feature) By pressing the Start button for 6 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Programming Mode Initial Requirements 1. Finish or cancel any program in operation. 2. Switch off the machine. 3. Close the door. Note Once you begin the access procedure, it must be completed within 10 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Note The Highlighted options are the standard settings. Programmed settings vary slightly depending on the appliance model number. Program Position Option Flashing Flashing Rhythm Of Selection Selection Rhythm Of Display...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Program Position Option(s) Flashing Flashing Selection Selection Rhythm Of Rhythm of Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Long Short Buzzer Button Start Button Long Short Suds cooling Not active (reactivation) cold –...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Program Position Option(s) Flashing Flashing Rhythm Of Selection Selection Rhythm of Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Long Short Buzzer Button Start Button Long Short Not active Rinsing with level III...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Program Position Option(s) Flashing Flashing Selection Selection Rhythm Of Rhythm of Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Long Short Buzzer Button Start Button Long Short 2.1 kW 4.2 kW Heater rating 2.6 kW...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Program Position Option(s) Flashing Flashing Rhythm Of Selection Selection Rhythm of Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Long Short Buzzer Button Start Button Long Short Not used Spin speed settings All US Models Numbers...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Program Position Option(s) Flashing Flashing Rhythm Selection Selection Rhythm of Soak Of Buzzer LED Display Long Short Buzzer Button Start Button Long Short Tachogenerator Imbalance sensor and Imbalance and tachogenerator...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Demonstration Mode (Dealer Displays) Initial requirements - Switch off the machine. - Close the door. Note Once you begin the access procedure, it must be completed within 10 seconds. Accessing 1.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Mode Initial Requirements 1. Finish or cancel any program in operation. 2. Switch off the appliance. 3. Close the door. Note Once you begin the access procedure, it must be completed within 10 seconds.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Level - Navigation The Service Level is indicated by the flashing rhythm of the Buzzer LED. (Example: flash…flash…flash=Level 3) To advance to the next Service Level, press the Buzzer Button.
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Component Test (Service Level 2) The Test Step is indicated by the flashing rhythm of the Soak LED using long and short flashes. (example: long flash…short flash…short flash…short flash…short flash…short flash = 15).
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information SERVICE LEVEL TEST STEP Flashing Flashing Selection: Function rhythm of rhythm of Press Selection: Press tested/Machine Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Buzzer Start button response button Long Short Long Short...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information SERVICE LEVEL TEST STEP Flashing Flashing Selection: Function rhythm of rhythm of Selection: Press Start Press Buzzer tested/Machine Display Buzzer LED Soak LED button button response Long Short Long Short...
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information SERVICE LEVEL TEST STEP Flashing Flashing Selection: Function rhythm of rhythm of Selection: Press Press Buzzer tested/Machine Display Buzzer LED Soak LED Start button button response Long Short Long Short...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Electrical System, Power Module and Heater Relay...
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W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Technical Data Function Heater Relay - Switching If a selected program requires higher temperature, than the temperature of the water supply; the water will be heated. For the heater to operate the Water Level Sensor must have detected at least a Level 1 position.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Service Power Electronic - Removal Figure 09-1: Power Electronic - removal 1. Ensure the power is disconnected from the appliance. 2. Remove the Lid (010 4.1) 3. Refer to Figure 090-1.
W1113, W1119, W1203, W1213 & W1215 Clothes Washers Technical Information Heater Relay - Removal 1. Ensure the power is disconnected from the appliance. 2. Remove the Lid (010 4.1) 3. Disconnect the plugs from the Heater Relay. 4. Press down the Heater Relay retaining clips, slide the Heater Relay upwards to remove it from its holder.
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